The program offers a list of 180-day development-ready …
February 28, 2018
Louisiana’s Chemical Industry Thrives on People Chemistry
Bob Ricci, Senior Manager of Industrial Accounts, Entergy Louisiana, LLC
The 200-mile stretch along I-10 from New Orleans to Lake Charles is home to approximately 100 chemical and refining facilities, and more than 500 contractors and service companies. This business ecosystem, worth billions of dollars, thrives on people chemistry that’s strong in this pro-business community.
Louisiana’s Established Chemical Industry
In the …
February 27, 2018
Mississippi County, Arkansas, is Primed for Steel
Originally posted on Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Mississippi County in Arkansas is the fourth-largest steel-producing county in the United States, and local leaders are taking the initiative to ensure the growing steel industry in Arkansas has the workforce it needs for today and tomorrow.
February 22, 2018
The Metal Fabrication Industry Right at Home in Southeast Texas
In Entergy’s four-state service area, job growth in the metal fabrication industry cluster is projected to outpace the U.S. by 3.5 percent. For Texas alone, that projection is even higher at 4.3 percent.
What makes Texas such a sought-after location for the metal fabrication industry? For starters, a large pool of …
February 12, 2018
Port of South Louisiana has first tenant at new transient hangar
Originally posted on New Orleans CityBusiness
The Port of South Louisiana has a tenant for its new transient hangar.
Air2 has set up shop inside the 6,363-square-foot facility.
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January 26, 2018
Entergy Breaks Ground On $872 Million Power Plant In Calcasieu Parish
Originally posted on Louisiana Economic Development
Gov. John Bel Edwards highlighted the groundbreaking by Entergy Louisiana LLC for a 994-megawatt electricity generation plant near Lake Charles, where an industrial renaissance is increasing demand for electricity.